Temporary Long Term Care Dispensary Pharmacist

London Drugs; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retail pharmacy in Edmonton is looking for a Long Term Care Dispensary Pharmacist. This temporary position offers the opportunity to provide indirect patient care in a collaborative team environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a registration with the Alberta College of Pharmacists. The role includes therapeutic evaluations and monitoring patient care while enjoying competitive salary and benefits. Join us for a rewarding career with a focus on excellence in care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage

Company-matched RRSPs

Employee Discount Program

Ongoing Training & Education Courses

Employee Family Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Program

Community Involvement

Qualifications

• Professionalism and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to work quickly, multi-task, and perform under pressure.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Engage in therapeutic evaluation of prescriptions.
• Monitor patient profiles and electronic charts.
• Support clinical services as per Alberta Pharmacy Services Framework.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

License to practice Pharmacy in Canada

Registration with Alberta College of Pharmacists

Job description

Not just a job

• a community
• a partnership
• a team

You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are expanding our Long Term Care Pharmacy division and seeking innovative, geriatric patient-focused professionals to join our team in Edmonton! We currently have opportunities for:

Long Term Care Dispensary Pharmacist - Temporary

London Drugs means many things to many people. As a London Drugs LTC Dispensary pharmacist, it involves providing indirect patient care in a team-oriented environment with clinical pharmacists, regulated pharmacy technicians, assistants, doctors, and nurses. Our continuing-care focused dispensary fosters professional excellence, diverging from conventional retail dispensaries. Pharmacy technicians and advanced technology are used to relieve pharmacists from routine tasks, allowing focus on practicing pharmacy. You will have the tools and opportunity to practice in a well-equipped pharmacy with regular pharmacist overlap, optimizing patient care.

Resident care is paramount. All pharmacists are committed to professionalism and innovative resident care services.

You will actively engage in therapeutic evaluation of prescriptions, monitor patient profiles/electronic charts, support clinical services as per Alberta Pharmacy Services Framework, and oversee compounding and unit-dose packaging activities. An interest in disease management, compliance programs, seminars, workshops, and clinics is essential. If you seek a challenging role in our long-term care pharmacy division and possess professionalism, commitment to excellence, and drive, London Drugs is the place for you.

Applicants must be available to work a flexible schedule. We offer a fantastic work/life balance with minimal late evenings and weekend requirements.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• License to practice Pharmacy in Canada
• Registration with Alberta College of Pharmacists
• Willingness to participate in ongoing education
• Good communication skills and excellent customer and staff relations
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work quickly, multi-task, and perform under pressure
• High professionalism, energy, and enthusiasm
• Strong computer skills

We offer advancement opportunities through promote-from-within policies, competitive salaries, and potential bonuses. Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Company-matched RRSPs
• Employee Discount Program
• Ongoing Training & Education Courses
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Community Involvement

Applicants must be available to work Monday to Saturday with a flexible schedule.

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London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

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